Section 383 (Propeller Shaft): Installation: Rear

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CAUTION:

Drive shaft removal is a two-person operation. Never allow the drive shaft to hang from the center bearing, or while only connected to the transmission or rear axle flanges. An assistant is required. If a drive shaft section is hung unsupported, damage may occur to the shaft, joint and/or center bearing from over-angulation. This may result in driveline vibrations and/or component failure."

NOTE:

During drive shaft removal or installation avoid any contact with the front and rear joint grease caps. Any damage to the grease cap caused by improper handling during installation or removal could cause a grease leak and subsequent damage to the CV joint. Do not pull on the shaft in order to remove the front joint from the transmission/transfer case flange, this could dent or dislodge the boot and cause a grease leak and subsequent joint failure.

NOTE:

Drive shaft bolts must be replaced with NEW . If NEW bolts are not available clean the old bolts and apply Mopar® Lock and Seal Adhesive or equivalent.

NOTE:

To avoid driveline vibration or damage, it is critical that all components are reinstalled in their original orientations.

Fig 1: Alignment Index Marks

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With the aid of an assistant, install the drive shaft into position at the axle flange and align the index marks (1) made upon removal.

Fig 2: Bolts And Washers & Axle Flange
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NOTE:
Drive shaft bolts must be replaced with NEW . If NEW bolts are not available clean the old bolts and apply Mopar® Lock and Seal Adhesive or equivalent.
Install the drive shaft to axle flange washers (2) and NEW bolts (1) by hand. Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 3: Bolts And Washers & Transmission Flange
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NOTE:
Drive shaft bolts must be replaced with NEW . If NEW bolts are not available clean the old bolts and apply Mopar® Lock and Seal Adhesive or equivalent.
Install drive shaft into position at the transmission flange. Align index marks made upon removal. Install the drive shaft to transmission flange washers (2) and NEW drive shaft bolts (1) by hand. Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 4: Center Bearing & Mounting Bolts
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Position the center bearing (1) in place and loosely install the center bearing to body bolts (2) by hand. Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 5: Bolts And Washers & Transmission Flange
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Tighten the drive shaft to transmission flange bolts (1) in a star pattern to 66 Nm (49 ft.-lbs.).

Fig 6: Bolts And Washers & Axle Flange
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Tighten the drive shaft to rear axle flange bolts (1) in a star pattern to 66 Nm (49 ft.-lbs.).

Fig 7: Compressing Rear Suspension Using Screw Jack
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NOTE:
Note: It is necessary to compress the rear suspension to ride height before securing center bearing to body. Failure to compress the rear suspension may result in objectionable noise and premature bearing wear.
If a drive-on hoist is not used, compress the rear suspension (2) using screw-style under-hoist jack stands (1).

Fig 8: Center Bearing & Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the center bearing to body bolts (2) to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 9: Heat Shield And Nuts
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Install the heat shield (1) and the heat shield nuts (2).
Install the rear exhaust system. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION .